Al-Karim University is a

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located in

Katihar Katihar is a city situated in the eastern part of the state of Bihar in India. It is the regional headquarter of Katihar district. It is one of the important cities of Bihar. Also it's a main route of Delhi - Guwahati railway line. History Ka ...

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. The university was established in 2018 by the Al-Karim Education Trust, which also established, maintains and manages Katihar Medical College and Hospital since 1987. It operates under the ''Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013'', one of the first six private universities planned in Bihar.
The university has a span of about 55 acres and runs 32 academic courses including 9 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate courses.

Academics

The university offers

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery ( la, Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae; abbreviated most commonly MBBS), is the primary medical degree awarded by medical schools in countries that follow the tradition of the United King ...

courses as well as MD/ MS courses in various medical specialties. In addition it offers 4½-year

Bachelor of Science A Bachelor of Science (BS, BSc, SB, or ScB; from the Latin ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for programs that generally last three to five years. The first university to admit a student to the degree of Bachelor of Science was the University of ...

(B.Sc.) courses in various paramedical fields such as radio imaging and

optometry Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care. In the Uni ...

, as well as

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Physical therapy education varies greatly from country to country. Worldwide, physical therapy training ranges from basic work site education in hospitals and outpatient clinics to professional doctoral degree and masters programs. Africa N ...

(BPT). It also offers a 3-year

Bachelor of Computer Application A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, (abbreviated BSIT or B.Sc. IT), is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the information technology. The degree is normally required in order to work in the Information tec ...

(BCA) and 3-year

postgraduate Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree. The organization and stru ...

Master of Science A Master of Science ( la, Magisterii Scientiae; abbreviated MS, M.S., MSc, M.Sc., SM, S.M., ScM or Sc.M.) is a master's degree in the field of science awarded by universities in many countries or a person holding such a degree. In contrast to ...

(M.Sc.) studies in various allied medical fields such as biochemistry and anatomy.

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

The faculty of medicine runs one college and three schools to offer 31 academic courses. * Katihar Medical College * School of Pharmacy * School of Physiotherapy * School of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

The faculty of engineering and technology has started with one school which provides one academic course. * School of Information Technology and Management

References

External links

* {{Universities in Bihar Katihar Universities in Bihar Universities and colleges established in 2018 2018 establishments in Bihar Private universities in India